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Windows 11 is finally rethinking the Start menu and Taskbar, and it might win back people who gave up on it

Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them.

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Satya Nadella says AI should benefit everyone — not just a few powerful firms "eating up the economy”

Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.

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New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too

Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.

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"To further refine and strengthen the overall experience": The sequel to this Xbox Game Pass Soulslike got delayed into 2027, but I don't mind after reading why

Lords of the Fallen 2 dev CI Games has announced that the upcoming dark fantasy Soulslike has been delayed until 2027 to "refine and strengthen" the game.

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NVIDIA claims its 'next‑gen AI infrastructure' offers a fix for data centers’ insatiable thirst — "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved."

NVIDIA unveils a cooling breakthrough that could reduce water and energy use in data centers.

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A bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed

The latest update to PowerToys is small, but i addresses several bugs that break key parts of the app.

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Grand Theft Auto VI price confirmed at $79.99, with a feature-locking "Ultimate Edition" at $99.99 — and the physical edition is just a code in a box

GTA 6 hits $80, with a $100 Ultimate Edition featuring locked stores and no disc in the box.

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The Seiren V3 Pro proves Razer can build a true studio‑grade mic, and it might be the company’s most mature product yet

The Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a pro‑level dynamic mic that pairs a warm 30 mm capsule with USB‑C + XLR flexibility, onboard DSP, and 32‑bit float via Synapse for cleaner recordings with less post‑work. It ships with a pop filter, shock absorber, and Chroma RGB, making it ideal for…

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Windows 11 just got a major upgrade to PC recovery, and it finally protects your personal files

Microsoft just launched a major Windows 11 recovery upgrade. A new feature automatically snapshots your PC every 24 hours, letting you roll back a broken system in minutes without losing your personal files.

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H2 is coming soon: Reveals some devices won't be eligible

The next version of Windows 11 is official, and Microsoft has outlined what it is, and who will be eligible to upgrade.

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10 indie games from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase that I immediately added to my wishlist

The recent rash of new game announcements as part of summer showcases and festivals has left its mark on my gaming wishlist. Here are ten indies that were revealed during Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcases that I think deserve some extra attention.

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Xbox announced Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and woof — I have bad news if you were hoping for a small file size

Xbox and Halo have revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and for the most part, they're not too bad.

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"Great games are culture, and culture is entertainment": Xbox CEO says Call of Duty is larger than the MCU, states there's "more appetite" for Xbox multimedia

The new CEO of Xbox Asha Sharma has stated Call of Duty is larger than Disney's MCU while asserting Microsoft is well poised to explore Xbox multimedia.

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Microsoft accidentally made a better Surface by failing its own AI requirements

Microsoft’s new 8GB Surface models fall short of the hardware requirements needed to bear the Copilot+ PC badge. But by missing that mark, the budget machines ship with a lighter version of Windows 11.

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Diablo 4 Season 14: Can the "Season of Death Awakening" live up to the post-expansion hype?

Season of Death Awakening launches June 30 with a massive Mythic Uniques overhaul and new endgame challenges.

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"A systematic pattern of wage and hour violations": Xbox RPG studio Obsidian is facing a class action lawsuit, denies "each and every allegation"

Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, the dev behind The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, and others, is being sued for "pattern of wage and hour violations."

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“Windows Search needs less Bing” — Microsoft is finally adding an off switch in Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a hidden Windows 11 Search setting that lets users turn off Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions.

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“Gaming is becoming unaffordable” — Xbox CEO says the industry has an accessibility crisis

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes gaming is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising hardware costs, subscriptions, and competition for consumer attention. Her comments offer insight into Xbox's broader strategy for accessibility and growth.

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This new class for Warhammer 40,000's popular horde shooter was so fun to play it may convert me from a casual fan to a hardcore fanatic

Fatshark has graciously invited me to witness an exclusive preview of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's new Skitarii class, along with details on its cosmetics, lore, and gameplay kit.

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Microsoft knows its new Surface PCs are too expensive: Combats skyrocketing prices with new 8GB RAM models that start at $849

Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch have been updated with new 8GB RAM configurations that bring prices back down to earth.

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“This is the gaming handheld we’ve been waiting for” — MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review of a masterpiece priced for the few

Outstanding handheld gaming hardware thanks to Intel's new banger Arc G3 Extreme chip with real breakthrough performance, but unfortunate NAND/RAM pricing keeps the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ out of reach for many.

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"The 'AI Stigma' is real and severely punishes developers": A new study shows how much using AI in games hurts sales, and the numbers are hard to believe

A new study from Game Oracle demonstrates the negative effects the use of AI can have on sales (and reputation). There's a lot to unpack here, but the main message is resounding: we're not yet ready for the future of gaming.

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"It's something that no one has ever seen before — a new game system": Hideo Kojima teases more of his mysterious horror

Hideo Kojima has shared new details on OD, describing the project as something "no one has ever seen before." The Xbox-backed title will feature a new game system, an ambitious horror concept, and a cast that includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.

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"Folks at Arkane are doing a really, really great job": Todd Howard offers a promising update on Marvel's Blade

Todd Howard has offered an encouraging update on Marvel's Blade, praising Arkane Lyon's work on the project and adding to recent signs that development is progressing well despite wider uncertainty surrounding Xbox.

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"The origin story of Delta Squad": Netflix's Gears of War plans are finally revealed, and I'm feeling cautiously optimistic

Netflix has revealed the first major story details for its live-action Gears of War adaptation, confirming it will tell the origin story of Delta Squad as humanity battles the Locust Horde.

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